The Patna Dharmapada 244
Patna Dharmapada 244
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yatha ggrahapatayo prabhūtaratanā āḍitte nagaramhi dahyamāne |
muttāmaṇiphaṭikarajataheto vyāyamanti api nīharema kiṃci ||
119
Just as householders of abundant wealth, when their city is burning and engulfed in flames,
strive for pearls, jewels, crystal, and silver, [thinking:] "May we rescue something!"
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